1/14/2013 |
Clemens to be more involved with Astros in 2013Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens will be uniform as an instructor for the Astros at Spring Training next month, and he'll continue to be involved throughout the regular season.

1/14/2013 |
Vogelsong to join Team USA for 2013 ClassicJust two years ago, Ryan Vogelsong was a non-roster invitee to the Giants' Spring Training camp. Now, the right-hander has committed to play for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

1/14/2013 |
Keppinger's versatility with bat ideal for White SoxJeff Keppinger's abilities with the bat make him the perfect second hitter, but that skill set also should give manager Robin Ventura a little room to work if he decides to go against the expected.

1/14/2013 |
Melvin, A's a pairing that just feels rightMy personal favorite moment of 2012 might have been watching A's manager Bob Melvin -- exhausted, happy and soaked in champagne -- sit on a table outside his clubhouse and try to find the words to describe what had just happened.

1/14/2013 |
Rodney plans to pitch for D.R. in ClassicAccording to a report in the Dominican newspaper El Caribe, Rays closer Fernando Rodney is planning to pitch for his native Dominican Republic in the 2013 World Baseball Classic this March.

1/14/2013 |
One that got away: Cubs made play for KaepernickTim Wilken was the Cubs' scouting director in 2009, and he talked to three NFL teams about their projections for Colin Kaepernick, who was a talented pitcher in high school but playing quarterback at that time for Nevada.

1/14/2013 |
O's, Hunter agree to terms, avoiding arbitrationThe Orioles came to terms with right-hander Tommy Hunter on Monday afternoon, agreeing to a one-year, $1.82 million contract for 2013 that allows the two sides to avoid arbitration.

1/14/2013 |
Rizzo to play for Italy in World Baseball ClassicCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will play for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. The Classic rosters will be officially released on Thursday, but Rizzo confirmed on Monday that he will join the Italian team.

1/14/2013 |
McCann confident he'll be in Opening Day lineupAs the early days of 2013 have elapsed, Brian McCann has replaced a fear of uncertainty with a sense that his surgically repaired right shoulder will be strong enough for him to be ready at the start of the most important year of his career.

1/14/2013 |
Non-roster pitchers could make significant impactFew Phillies fans knew much about infielder Kevin Frandsen, catcher Erik Kratz and left-handers Jeremy Horst and Raul Valdes last offseason, but they helped the club at various points. Who are the candidates to surprise and help out in 2013?

1/14/2013 |
Soria happy to set up, but hopes to close againJoakim Soria said he signed with the Rangers because he wanted a place to pitch. He was a closer for five seasons for the Royals but understands that might not be his role with the Rangers.

1/14/2013 |
Avoiding arbitration is Rays' aim as deadline loomsFriday will bring the deadline for clubs to exchange arbitration figures with players. While the Rays have already dealt with some of the team's arbitration-eligible players, there's still work to be done.

1/14/2013 |
Pierre to step out of comfort zone, become leaderJuan Pierre will be making his second stint as a Marlin. On a youthful team, the 35-year-old's unrelenting work ethic is welcome. Some may question his size, lack of power and throwing arm. But no one can dispute his determination and drive.

1/14/2013 |
Rangers' offseason may be for the bestThis is a time of year when it's easy to look at a team's roster and get a queasy feeling about the question marks, but the Rangers have been careful about not throwing good money -- or prospects -- at bad.

1/14/2013 |
MLB Notebook: Breaking down Miggy's CrownBetween 1920 and 2011, a Triple Crown batting season was achieved 11 times by nine different players. Miguel Cabrera's 2012 seasons holds up nicely, making the newest Triple Crown season -- the first since 1967 -- a worthy numerical addition to one of baseball's most cherished accomplishments.